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Camas, Montana
Camas, Montana is located in Montana
Camas, Montana
Camas, Montana
Location in Montana
Country United States
State Montana
County Sanders
Area
 • Total 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2)
 • Land 0.55 sq mi (1.42 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,828 ft (862 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 57
 • Density 104.20/sq mi (40.21/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s) 406
FIPS code 30-11800
GNIS feature ID 2583795

Camas is a very small community located in Sanders County, Montana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

About Camas, Montana

Camas is nestled in the beautiful state of Montana. It's a quiet place, known for its natural surroundings. The area is part of the larger Sanders County.

What is a Census-Designated Place?

A census-designated place, or CDP, is a special kind of community. It's like a neighborhood or a small village. The U.S. Census Bureau defines these areas. They do this to collect information about people living there. CDPs do not have their own elected officials. They are usually part of a larger county.

Population of Camas

Camas is a very small community. In 2010, the population was 58 people. By the 2020 census, the number of people living in Camas was 57. This makes it one of the smaller places in Montana. Imagine a whole community with fewer people than a typical school classroom!

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 57
U.S. Decennial Census

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